Cypripedium Sabine gx (Ladys Slipper Orchid)

Cypripedium Sabine (Lady's Slipper Orchid) is a deciduous, hardy orchid noted for its large, egg-sized flowers. Blooming for about 3 weeks in late spring, the ravishing blossoms feature an ivory-white pouch flushed and striped with purple surrounded by purple and white striped tepals. The sophisticated flowers are borne on upright stems above the foliage of oval, prominently veined leaves. Sabine is an orchid hybrid from Germany's Werner Frosch that results from a cross between the Chinese Cypripedium fasciolatum and Cypripedium macranthos. Its exceptionally large and long-lasting flowers, together with strong stems, guarantee extended viewing enjoyment in either the garden or patio containers

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
• Thrives in part shade (ideally with some morning sun) in moist, fertile, humus-rich, slightly alkaline, well-drained soils. Site in a sheltered location. Provide an annual winter mulch of leaf mold.
• Excellent choice for borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, underplanting shrubs, and roses and containers.
• Propagate by division in early or mid-spring and replant immediately. Some soil from the root ball, which contains beneficial fungi, should be planted with each division.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs and gray molds.